SGN:: I Went to WorldPride in DC, and It Was a Blast — of Community, Defiance, and Queer Joy

SGN:: I went to WorldPride in DC, and it was a blast — of community, defiance, and Queer joy

During a time where our rights are being rolled-back, I attended World Pride in Washington DC and let me tell you - it was exquisite.

My Name Is Iden

On June 28, 1969, the police raided The Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village. It wasn’t the first time they had done this, but that night, the patrons stood up determined to make it the last. The Stonewall Riots were not the start of the queer rights movement, but they were the moment that captured the world’s attention and the wind that fanned a spark of disquiet into the flames of resistance. Change didn’t come overnight. Bigotry is not a chill …

Piedmont Park protest to mark anniversary of Stonewall, honor history of Pride

An event called “Not Another Brick in the Wall: A Stonewall and Atlanta Commemorative Protest” is set for Saturday, June 28, from 1-3 p.m. in Piedmont Park. Hosted by 50501 Georgia – the movement fighting to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach – the gathering near the Oak Hill entrance at 10th and Argonne will feature guest speakers, including longtime activists Dave Hayward and Maria Helena Dolan. According to event spokesperson…

The Gay Rights Movement Began 56 Years Ago this Week

Although Gay Pride Month is observed for the entire month of June, we wish to make note of the specific date and events of June 28, 1969, when a series of riots and demonstrations against a police raid at the Stonewall Inn tavern in the Greenwich Village section of New York City launched the modern-day gay rights movement. This was not the first time that the gay community had fought back against repression and persecution, but the Stonewall rio…

The Gay Rights Movement Began 56 Years ago this Week – Everett Independent

Although Gay Pride Month is observed for the entire month of June, we wish to make note of the specific date and events of June 28, 1969, when a series of riots and demonstrations against a police raid at the Stonewall Inn tavern in the Greenwich Village section of New York City launched the modern-day gay rights movement. This was not the first time that the gay community had fought back against repression and persecution, but the Stonewall rio…

Where Pride Began - Senior Planet from AARP

Some 50 years after the Stonewall riots birthed the LGBTQ rights movement, the Stonewall area in NYC is a center of activism and history. The post Where Pride Began appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.